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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.56, 997.86 and 402.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.56, 997.86 and 402.14 is: 602.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.56 : 997.86 = 402.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.56/997.86 = 402.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.56x = 997.86 × 402.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.56x = 401,279.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,279.42/666.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.02

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